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I found one of my older poems (1998) that seems relevant for now.

 

Deity of Warfare

What great menace pulls us to destruction
What warmonger! What hatred loving beast!
Who savages the innocence of children
The miracle of flowers and serenity of peace

Earth’s wonders plummet down in fatal vortex
In power of Atoms mortals misconstrued
Unleashed at last Pandora’s final power
Predictable Apocalypse imbued

If let die - this Earth - this living opal
This quondam living opal, if extinct
Will Infinity create again this miracle?
Infinity this span cannot repeat.

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David Scott July 17, 2026 at 6:48 AM Beatuiful to a t 1998 was not that bad l think post millinum things got really bad as l mentionded in poems jilted generasion and mother earth love your poem great imagergy xx

Joe Maverick March 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM Agreed suZ.' Yet you know my thoughts on the Futilty of wars.' I respect the fallen ANZACS and others..Yet such was not ment for humans It is so unproductive.' Thank you for posting and Your last visit.) Suzanne Delaney March 30, 2025 at 1:54 AM It is very puzzling, Joe, that death is not enough of a deterrent to end all wars. The false illusion of omnipotence in the young is probably a major contributing factor …the idea that that won’t happen to me. “At the going down of the sun and in the evening. We will remember them.” SuZ

Paula Goldsmith March 28, 2025 at 10:17 AM I enjoyed reading your "Deity of Warfare" write. Great Picture... I have said many times, the only thing that changes is the date on the calendar. Have a blessed and fun weekend writing away.............. Suzanne Delaney March 30, 2025 at 1:46 AM Hi Paula: Lovely to have your visit and insightful comment, as always, SuZ

Sotto Poet January 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM Poetic and scathing condemnation of the one who sows discord and animosity, Dear Suzzane. Your poetry is moving and powerful—a significant, and tragically prescient, portrayal of mankind condition's worst nightmare. Suzanne Delaney January 23, 2025 at 6:24 AM I agree with your thoughts on the seemingly endless condition of violence through mankind…the eternal struggles of war and peace. The forces they play with although are more and more deadly. Hope you are well dear Lassad, SuZ

Andrea Dietrich January 20, 2025 at 7:42 AM So profound. To think we were feeling the same over 25 years ago Suzanne Delaney January 23, 2025 at 6:15 AM Hi Dear Andrea: So glad to see you. My life has been upended by being hit with the same Hurricane in both locations we live between. I was cleaning up old files and came across the older poem. So true. Time changes nothing. Hugs, SuZ

Paula Goldsmith January 19, 2025 at 11:07 AM I enjoyed reading your wonderful/powerful write. Great Picture & Ending. What is old can be New again. Have a blessed day................... Suzanne Delaney January 23, 2025 at 6:13 AM Nice to hear from you, Paula and thanks for your thoughtful comment. Blessings, SuZ

Susan Ashley January 19, 2025 at 7:57 AM Dear SuZ, your poem is as potent as it is poignant! A dramatic, and heartsick to say prophetic, expression of the bane of human existence. Your question of "Will Infinity create again this miracle?" is profound and thought-provoking. Impactful poetry! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Suzanne Delaney January 19, 2025 at 8:42 AM Dear Susan: Thanks for your insightful comment. We all pray that such an Armageddon would never happen. SuZ